NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Police are searching for three suspects who assaulted and robbed an Upper East Side jewelry seller last week, and the department released photos of the thieves on Friday to help in the investigation.
It happened at about 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21 in front of 180 East 86th St., near Third Avenue.
A 22-year-old woman was selling jewelry when she was approached by three unknown individuals who struck her in the face, threw her to the ground and forcibly removed jewelry from her stand, police said.
She suffered minor injuries but refused medical attention at the scene.
The assailants ran off eastbound toward Third Avenue.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS.
